Risk Manager
EFG · Geneva
Our Company
EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice.
EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.
Our Purpose and Mission
Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.
We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.
Job Description
As part of our talent pool, your profile will be reviewed for a variety of Risk opportunities as they become available.
Main Responsibilities
Participate in the Second Line of Defense (SLOD) function by providing independent oversight of operational, market, and financial risks. Contribute to fostering a pragmatic and effective risk culture, while ensuring robust design and effectiveness of the control framework. You will work within a team of specialists and handle the following tasks:
- Independent controls of investment risks such as suitability and appropriateness: analyse portfolios by identifying concentrations and deviations from risk profiles; perform risk due diligence on specific products; monitor investment constraints for client portfolios and financial products (UCITS funds, certificates, life insurance, etc.);
- Independent oversight of operational risk controls, including IT security, transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, and key risk processes; execution of thematic reviews and deep-dive analyses on high-risk areas, and validation of control design and operating effectiveness;
- Management of direct financial risks such as balance sheet management risks (Treasury & ALM - liquidity and interest rates), credit risks arising from Lombard loans, guarantees, and the use of derivatives and margin-call products;
- Comprehensive management and independent monitoring of financial risks, including balance sheet risks (Treasury, ALM - liquidity and interest rate risk), credit risks (Lombard lending, guarantees), and risks related to derivatives and margin products, including regular challenge of methodologies, limits, and usage practices;
- Regulatory watch and impact analysis of regulatory developments in the context of risk management;
- Support and backup for the Head of Risk in preparing risk management reports, dashboards, and audits;
- Training and awareness for first-line control staff and promotion of a strong risk culture;
Skills and experience
- At least 5 years of experience as a Risk Manager or Auditor in a financial institution, a Swiss bank, or an audit firm in the relevant areas;
- Excellent knowledge of the banking regulatory framework; experience in managing audits related to the above domains is a plus;
- Strong understanding of financial instruments and operational technical aspects of banking;
- Excellent command of Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools;
- Methodical, rigorous, and autonomous work approach;
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication;
- Fluency in French and English; German would be an asset;
Our Values
- Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges, as well as seeking continuous improvement.
- Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results.
- Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence.
- Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset.
- Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.